New York Parade by Michael Brand. For Concert Band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone*, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*, Bb Tenor Saxophone*, Eb Baritone Saxophone*, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Hor). Band Music. Platinum Band Series. Grade 3. Score only. Duration 5:30. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.S11192).
In June 1997 I was in New York and had a free weekend. On Sunday morning I was awoken early by a great deal of banging and saw that barriers and roadblocks had been erected throughout Central Park. Why?I soon heard the answer: a great parade. When the Americans put together a parade they really mean it! This one lasted 3 hours and brought the center of New York to a standstill. Bands, dancers and choirs marched past in celebration of the Jewish faith.New York Parade is completely original but its starting point in my imagination was a marching band, a choir and Broadway. The marching band starts in the distance, passes by and as it moves away we hear the next block of performers singing, almost chanting, a hymn (called "Jewish Song"). The groups suddenly turn into Broadway, as a song from an imaginary show intervenes but then the band and choir return in counterpoint and all three themes come together.

Of Memory and Love by Elliot Del Borgo. For Concert Band (Flute 1/2, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2/3, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2/3, Horn in F 1/2, Horn in F 3/4, Trombone 1). Band Music. Platinum Band Series. Grade 2.5. Score only. Duration 4:45. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.14381).
Commissioned for the W.F. West High School Band (Chehalis, WA) Daniel F. Judd, DirectorIn memory of Angela KerrLullaby for Noah was composed for Noah Donald Koffman-Adsit and commissioned by Glen Adsit and the Hartt School Wind Ensemble. When Glen asked me to compose a lullaby for his son Noah I was completely taken with the idea. I wanted to write a piece that was simple and eloquent. As I composed this piece, I thought of that wonderful main theme of Elmer Bernstein's score for the film: To Kill a Mockingbird - how provocative and song-like - beautifully shaped and filled with a quiet melancholy. There is also a touch of melancholy in this lullaby and perhaps a longing for the innocence that once was our basic nature."When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become"- Louis Pasteur.